Cicatricosus Scarab vs Common Christmas Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cicatricosus Scarab | Common Christmas Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scarabaeus cicatricosus | Anoplognathus pallidicollis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Iberian Peninsula, North Africa | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cicatricosus Scarab
A medium-sized dark roller with a rough, pitted exoskeleton that gives it a scarred appearance. It inhabits coastal sandy areas and constructs dung balls from rabbit and livestock dung. Active primarily at dusk.
Did You Know?
The rough texture of its exoskeleton helps it grip sand as it rolls dung balls across dune habitats.
Common Christmas Beetle
A glossy golden-brown scarab beetle that swarms around lights during the Australian summer. It is the most commonly encountered Christmas beetle species.
Did You Know?
Their emergence in December each year gave them the common name Christmas beetle.